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Governor Daugaard Announces Candidacy

Governor Dennis Daugaard mingles with supporters during an event announcing Governor Daugaard's candidacy for a second term as the Governor of South Dakota on Tuesday, March 25, 2014, at the Holiday Inn City Centre in downtown Sioux Falls. (Joe Ahlquist / Argus Leader)

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Governor Dennis Daugaard mingles with supporters during an event announcing Governor Daugaard's candidacy for a second term as the Governor of South Dakota on Tuesday, March 25, 2014, at the Holiday Inn City Centre in downtown Sioux Falls. (Joe Ahlquist / Argus Leader) Joe Ahlquist - Argus Leader Joe Ahlquist - Argus Leader

Governor Dennis Daugaard speaks during an event announcing his candidacy for a second term as the Governor of South Dakota on Tuesday, March 25, 2014, at the Holiday Inn City Centre in downtown Sioux Falls. (Joe Ahlquist / Argus Leader) Joe Ahlquist - Argus Leader Joe Ahlquist - Argus Leader

Audience members, including State Sen. Tim Rave, look on as Governor Dennis Daugaard speaks during an event announcing Governor Daugaard's candidacy for a second term as the Governor of South Dakota on Tuesday, March 25, 2014, at the Holiday Inn City Centre in downtown Sioux Falls. (Joe Ahlquist / Argus Leader) Joe Ahlquist - Argus Leader Joe Ahlquist - Argus Leader

Governor Dennis Daugaard holds his 1-year-old granddaughter, Stella Mitchell, while speaking during an event announcing his candidacy for a second term as the Governor of South Dakota on Tuesday, March 25, 2014, at the Holiday Inn City Centre in downtown Sioux Falls. (Joe Ahlquist / Argus Leader) Joe Ahlquist - Argus Leader Joe Ahlquist - Argus Leader

Governor Dennis Daugaard speaks during an event announcing his candidacy for a second term as the Governor of South Dakota on Tuesday, March 25, 2014, at the Holiday Inn City Centre in downtown Sioux Falls. (Joe Ahlquist / Argus Leader) Joe Ahlquist - Argus Leader Joe Ahlquist - Argus Leader

Governor Dennis Daugaard shakes hands with Lieutenant Governor and running mate, Matt Michels, during an event announcing his candidacy for a second term as the Governor of South Dakota on Tuesday, March 25, 2014, at the Holiday Inn City Centre in downtown Sioux Falls. (Joe Ahlquist / Argus Leader) Joe Ahlquist - Argus Leader Joe Ahlquist - Argus Leader

Lieutenant Governor Matt Michels mingles with supporters after announcing his candidacy for a second term as the Governor of South Dakota on Tuesday, March 25, 2014, at the Holiday Inn City Centre in downtown Sioux Falls. Governor Daugaard announced that Michels would be his running mate for the upcoming election. (Joe Ahlquist / Argus Leader) Joe Ahlquist - Argus Leader Joe Ahlquist - Argus Leader

Governor Dennis Daugaard mingles with supporters before announcing his candidacy for a second term as the Governor of South Dakota on Tuesday, March 25, 2014, at the Holiday Inn City Centre in downtown Sioux Falls. (Joe Ahlquist / Argus Leader) Joe Ahlquist - Argus Leader Joe Ahlquist - Argus Leader

Governor Dennis Daugaard mingles with supporters after announcing his candidacy for a second term as the Governor of South Dakota on Tuesday, March 25, 2014, at the Holiday Inn City Centre in downtown Sioux Falls. (Joe Ahlquist / Argus Leader) Joe Ahlquist - Argus Leader Joe Ahlquist - Argus Leader

Governor Dennis Daugaard mingles with supporters after announcing his candidacy for a second term as the Governor of South Dakota on Tuesday, March 25, 2014, at the Holiday Inn City Centre in downtown Sioux Falls. (Joe Ahlquist / Argus Leader) Joe Ahlquist - Argus Leader Joe Ahlquist - Argus Leader